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March Meetup - How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair
It was a very tight match and finally it's How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair that won!!!
Enjoy your reading !!!
Poetry Reading: Gentle Words & Deep Ideas đđ«đȘâš
**Welcome to the Paris Poetry Circle!**
Now in its 30th year, our English-language poetry reading group continues to bring together lovers of verse and thought in the heart of Paris. đ
Join us this Wednesday evening for a gathering of minds and voices as we read and reflect on poems that move, challenge, and illuminate â all shared over a quiet cup of tea and biscuits. đ«âïžđȘ
We seek poems that are clear yet profound, sweet or serious â those that carry us forward and help us make sense of the world. We steer clear of the obscure or needlessly complex; we value clarity over cleverness, sincerity over show.
Each poem is read anonymously to begin with, without revealing the author, allowing space for open, unbiased interpretation. We then explore it together â carefully, curiously â to uncover what lies beneath the surface.
After the meeting, we write a letter of thanks to the living poets we have read at the group, to thank and congratulate them. We revere all the poets of this world.
The group is small â usually six or seven thoughtful individuals, up to a maximum of ten. The conversation is warm, intelligent, and grounded. There is no performance, no pressure to contribute, and no cost. Only a shared pursuit of insight, beauty, and fellowship.
If that resonates with you, weâd love to welcome you. Bring a poem, or simply bring yourself. đâš
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65 rue Pascal, 75013 PARIS, courtyard
chez Doctor Nagpal, in a pretty courtyard, ground floor left.
Code on iron gate to courtyard 69A73
Phone: +33 686581272
E-mail: [parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr](http://parispoetrycircle@nip.com.fr/)
© Paris Poetry Circle
Draw | Le Bistrot des Artistes | « Cuba » đšđș and/or « cigar » đ¶âđ«ïž
Venez comme vous ĂȘtes ! / Come as you are!
Venez dessiner avec nous autour d'un verre au QG de l'Art Club. Cet événement est gratuit et ouvert à tous les niveaux.
Venez comme vous ĂȘtes !
Ne vous inquiétez pas, si vous ne savez pas dessiner, nous pouvons vous donner quelques conseils.
Vous nous trouverez au sous-sol du bar (escaliers Ă fond du bar Ă droite).
Attention, le réseau n'est pas trÚs bon. Il est possible que nous ne soyons pas en mesure de vous répondre.
Veuillez apporter vos propres matériaux (carnet, crayons, stylos) si possible.
On propose 2 thĂšmes Ă chaque session, ils sont juste lĂ pour donner un point de dĂ©part Ă l'inspiration âš, si besoin. Mais libre Ă vous de dessiner tout ce qui vous passe par la tĂȘte sans forcĂ©ment les respectez ! đ
Au plaisir de vous voir !
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Notre compte Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/
the_art_club_paris/
Prix : il vous sera demandĂ© d'acheter une consommation du bar (pensez Ă retirer du liquide, le BDA ne prend pas la carte en dessous de 20âŹ)
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Come as you are!
Don't worry, if you don't know how to draw, we can give you some tips.
You will find us at the basement. Be careful, the reception is not very good. We may not be able to answer you.
Please bring your own materials (drawing pad, pens, pencils) if possible.
We announce two themes for each session. This is just to give a start point for inspiration âš, if needed. However, you are totally free to draw whatever you would like to, no need to follow them if do not want to. đ
We look forward to seeing you!
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Our Instagram account: https://
www.instagram.com/the_art_club_paris/ Price: all attendees need to purchase something to drink (please have cash, the BDA do not take card payment under 20âŹ).
Moonrise Picnic Wed Mar 4th, 7:30-9 PM, Pont des Arts
**Ahoy there,**
The next moonrise picnic will be Wed March 4, from 7:30 pm - 9 pm. (Moonrise around 8:25 pm.)
This is one day after the official full moon to allow me to join you immediately upon my return to Paris, totally jet-lagged though I may be. Yes as host I am in charge of the calendar. đ€Ł
Clear ski (oops, too much time on the slopes in Colorado) permitting we may get a spectacular view of moon through the pagoda cupola on the roof of Theatre de Sarah Bernhardt at Place de Chatelet. According to my notes, this happens every March.
The March full moon was known to Native Americans as the Full Worm Moon due to the fact that the thawing ground gives way to earthworms who say hello to the earliest robins. Other names include Full Crow Moon because of crows signaling the end of winter, Full Crust Moon because of crusty snow from thawing by day and freezing by night, the Lenten Moon between Mardi Gras and Easter, the Full Sap Moon because of tapping maple trees.
**WHAT**: Everyone brings food and drink to share.
**WHERE**: Pont des Arts. We'll gather around the bench just past the middle of the bridge (3rd bridge from the Left Bank side). Nearest metros: Pont Neuf and Louvre-Rivoli.
**WHEN**: Wed March 4, from 7:30 pm - 9 pm
**WHY**: Share one of the most memorable sights in Paris with some of the nicest people around.
**WHO**: You and your friends.
**HOW** to find us: Keep your eyes out for a bunch of nice people speaking English and French, laughing, drinking and munching around a bench, near the middle of the bridge. Look for a small white telescope if itâs not raining.
**THEME**: Crepes
**BIRTHDAYS**: Are you Pisces? If so, let me know so we can celebrate your birthday this month and blow out the worldâs largest birthday candle.
**PUZZLER**:
The Puzzler is back due to popular demand. Yay! Credit and thank you for this one goes to Gerda. So keep your suggestions coming.
Like the majority of galaxies the Milky Way is a spiral galaxy. How flat is it (in relation to its diameter)? As flat as an Olympics curling stone? A hockey puck? A Formula 1 car tire? A deep dish pizza? Or what?
Hereâs an image (photoshopped composite to help you out).
https://www.reddit.com/r/space/comments/11iwq16/milkyway_above_the_monument_valley_usa_credits/
**PUZZLER ANSWER:**
The Milky Way is 100,000 light years in diameter. But itâs only 1000 light years thick. Only! That means itâs 100 times wider than it is thick. Relative to its diameter the Milky Way is thinner than a pancake. More like a crepe. (Did you miss the Easter Egg hint in the Theme?) A crepe is the only thing Neil deGrasse Tyson could compare it to. What about a DVD Neil? Or a paper plate? Or sandpaper disc? Neil is a foodie!
[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fXQ1g3MmXiw](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fXQ1g3MmXiw)
Ciao for niao,
**Captain Bob**
Soirée Toastmasters LutÚce 75 : Devenir un meilleur orateur et leader
**Soirée Toastmasters LutÚce 75 : Devenir un meilleur orateur et leader**
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*Vous voulez:*
* *Gagner en aisance dans la prise de parole en public?*
* *Communiquer avec confiance et persuasion?*
* *Développer vos compétences de leadership ?*
*L' AVENIR APPARTIENT Ă CEUX QUI SAVENT COMMUNIQUER*
*Les bons communicants savent mettre en valeur leur travail Ă travers des prĂ©sentations et des interventions convaincantes et inspirantes. Leur aisance et leur confiance en eux contribuent Ă©galement Ă Ă©tablir un rĂ©seau plus facilement. Dans un contexte privĂ©, ĂȘtre un bon orateur permet de dĂ©velopper sa confiance en soi et dâaugmenter son charisme ou son charme.. đ*
*Alors, si le développement de vos qualités de Prise de parole en public et de Leadership sont pour vous une priorité pour votre REUSSITE PROFESSIONNELLE et PERSONNELLE, venez apprendre comment les forger lors de nos soirées hebdomadaires à travers la Méthode Toastmasters, dans une ambiance ludique et motivante.*
*Notre club est constituĂ© dâune vingtaine de membres avec une grande diversitĂ© de profils et de nationalitĂ©s. Nous travaillons les diffĂ©rences compĂ©tences oratoires Ă travers les exercices dâimprovisation, de discours prĂ©parĂ©s et dâĂ©valuations.*
Afterwork Vivre de Entrepreneuriat - Paris
Tu rĂȘves de **vivre pleinement de lâentrepreneuriat** ? De ne plus dĂ©pendre dâ**un** **salaire unique**, dâun patron ou dâun seul client ? De pouvoir **travailler dâoĂč tu veux**, **quand tu veux**, tout en construisant une vie qui a du sens ? Et tu souhaites rencontrer et Ă©changer avec dâautres entrepreneurs et investisseurs pour comprendre **comment vivre rĂ©ellement de lâentrepreneuriat** ?
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Que tu nâaies pas encore dâidĂ©e pour entreprendre ou que tu souhaites faire grandir ton entreprise, cet Ă©vĂ©nement de **networking** est fait pour toi. Il te permettra de **dĂ©velopper ton rĂ©seau professionnel**, de **tâinspirer de parcours dâentrepreneurs** et de **crĂ©er de nouvelles opportunitĂ©s dâaffaires**.
đ **Prends ta place dĂšs maintenant.**
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Aujourdâhui, **de plus en plus de Français se tournent vers lâentrepreneuriat** : depuis 2020, chaque annĂ©e, il y a **plus dâ1 million de nouvelles entreprises créées en France**, selon lâInsee.
Le digital a tout changĂ© : on peut **lancer**, **automatiser** une activitĂ© de nâimporte oĂč, vendre partout, crĂ©er des revenus autrement quâavec un simple emploi.
đ **Lâentrepreneuriat est devenu accessible.**
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Mais il nâest plus seulement accessible⊠**il est devenu nĂ©cessaire.**
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Le **coût de la vie augmente**.
MĂȘme si lâinflation ralentit, **les prix restent durablement Ă©levĂ©s**. Les prix ne reviendront pas Ă leur niveau dâavant.
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**+21 % sur lâalimentation (2021â2024)**
**+30 % sur lâĂ©nergie**
**+13,6 % sur les loyers**
**Airbnb Ă Paris : x2,5 en 5 ans**
**+33 % sur la baguette**
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Pour un salaire de **2 000 ⏠par mois en 2021**, en 2026 ton pouvoir dâachat est Ă©quivalent Ă celui dâune personne qui gagne **1 600 ⏠par mois**.
đ Tu perds **400 ⏠par mois** Ă cause de lâinflation.
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Ainsi, il est devenu **plus que nĂ©cessaire dâentreprendre** ou dâavoir **un business Ă cĂŽtĂ© de ton activitĂ© principale** pour conserver le mĂȘme niveau de vie.
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Et pourtant, malgrĂ© cette **envie massive dâentreprendre** et cette **nĂ©cessitĂ© financiĂšre**, beaucoup Ă©chouent ou abandonnent.
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âą **3 porteurs de projet sur 4** abandonnent avant mĂȘme de crĂ©er leur entreprise, par manque de ressources, de compĂ©tences concrĂštes ou dâaccompagnement efficace.
âą **Plus de 80 % des entreprises françaises** meurent dans les 5 premiĂšres annĂ©es de leur crĂ©ation â principalement par manque de clients, de vente et de rĂ©seau.
âą **450 ⏠par mois**, câest le revenu moyen dâun indĂ©pendant ou freelance en France. La plupart complĂštent leur revenu avec dâautres aides ou revenus.
âą **70 % du chiffre dâaffaires dâun indĂ©pendant dĂ©pend de son rĂ©seau.**
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đ **Autrement dit :**
Ce nâest pas parce que tu veux entreprendre que tu vas y arriver **tout seul**.
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Le manque de :
â **un rĂ©seau qualifiĂ©**,
â **des compĂ©tences concrĂštes** (commercial, acquisition, vente, structuration),
â **des opportunitĂ©s dâaffaires rĂ©elles**
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⊠Câest prĂ©cisĂ©ment ce qui fait Ă©chouer **la majoritĂ© des projets**.
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**Câest lĂ que tout se joue.**
Entre ceux qui **rĂȘvent dâentreprendre**⊠et ceux qui **arrivent Ă en vivre**.
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LâAfterwork **« Vivre de lâentrepreneuriat »** a Ă©tĂ© créé pour ça :
te connecter aux **bonnes personnes**, tâexposer Ă des **retours dâexpĂ©rience rĂ©els**, tâouvrir Ă des **opportunitĂ©s business concrĂštes**, et surtout te montrer quâil existe des **modĂšles plus simples, plus structurĂ©s et accessibles**, mĂȘme si tu nâas pas encore dâidĂ©e claire.
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Que tu sois **salarié**, **freelance**, en transition ou simplement attiré par le monde des affaires⊠si tu veux **plus pour ta vie professionnelle**, tu es au bon endroit.
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Ce nâest pas un Ă©vĂ©nement pour Ă©couter et repartir pareil.
đ **Câest un point de bascule pour enfin vire de lâentreprenariat.**
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#### đŻ **Pourquoi participer Ă cet Afterwork âVivre de lâentrepreneuriatâ ?**
Parce que cet Ă©vĂ©nement peut rĂ©ellement ĂȘtre un **point de bascule** dans ton parcours.
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đ€ **DĂ©velopper ton rĂ©seau (et changer dâenvironnement)**
On le sait : **on est la moyenne des 5 personnes qui nous entourent**.
Si ton entourage ne parle que sécurité, routine et limites⊠il devient difficile de penser **ambition, liberté et croissance**.
La rĂ©alitĂ©, câest que beaucoup de personnes qui veulent entreprendre sont **isolĂ©es**. Elles nâont pas dâentrepreneurs autour dâelles, pas de modĂšles proches, pas dâenvironnement stimulant.
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Cet Afterwork te permet de rencontrer des personnes qui partagent :
**la solidaritĂ©, la bienveillance, lâĂ©panouissement, le dĂ©passement de soi et une vraie Ă©thique de travail.**
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Tu viens pour :
â crĂ©er **de nouvelles connexions puissantes**,
â rencontrer de potentiels **clients, partenaires ou fournisseurs**,
â intĂ©grer un **Ă©cosystĂšme entrepreneurial sain et motivant**,
â sortir de lâisolement.
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Ce nâest pas juste du networking.
đ Câest **changer dâenvironnement** pour accĂ©lĂ©rer ton Ă©volution.
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đĄ **Trouver lâinspiration et lever tes blocages**
Certaines personnes viennent **sans idée précise**, mais avec une envie profonde de liberté.
Dâautres ont dĂ©jĂ un projet.
Dâautres vivent dĂ©jĂ de leur activitĂ© et veulent passer Ă un niveau supĂ©rieur.
Ce mélange crée quelque chose de trÚs puissant.
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Tu Ă©changes avec **de vraies personnes**, avec de **vrais parcours**, des rĂ©ussites, des erreurs, des stratĂ©gies testĂ©es â pas juste des discours vus sur les rĂ©seaux.
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Ăa te permet de :
â dĂ©couvrir **de nouvelles idĂ©es**,
â comprendre **ce qui fonctionne rĂ©ellement**,
â lever des **peurs parfois inconscientes**,
â voir des parcours qui rendent lâentrepreneuriat **concret et accessible**.
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Le tout dans un cadre convivial, chaleureux, souvent dans des lieux sympas Ă Paris â un moment **chill**, humain, mais orientĂ© **connexion et Ă©volution**.
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đ **DĂ©couvrir une vraie opportunitĂ© pour vivre de lâentrepreneuriat**
Beaucoup de personnes veulent entreprendre⊠mais se retrouvent dans le **mauvais systÚme**.
Ils vendent leur temps contre de lâargent.
Freelances au TJM, indĂ©pendants dĂ©bordĂ©sâŠ
đ Ăa ressemble Ă de la libertĂ©, mais câest souvent une autre forme de dĂ©pendance.
Moins de protection quâun salariĂ©, plus de pression, et toujours lâobligation de travailler pour gagner.
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Le vrai enjeu, câest de construire un systĂšme qui te permet de gĂ©nĂ©rer :
**des revenus liés à la valeur que tu apportes**
**et des revenus récurrents, continus, durables.**
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Lors de cet Afterwork, nous te présentons un **écosystÚme entrepreneurial** qui permet :
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â de dĂ©marrer **Ă temps partiel ou Ă temps plein**,
â dâĂȘtre formĂ© **par la pratique**, donc **gagner de lâargent en apprenant**,
â de dĂ©velopper des **compĂ©tences clĂ©s dâentrepreneur** (vente, business, digital, investissementâŠ),
â de construire des **sources de revenus multiples**,
â de racheter ton temps et **te libĂ©rer progressivement** du salariat ou dâune activitĂ© trop chronophage.
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Et si tu as dĂ©jĂ un business, cet Ă©cosystĂšme peut aussi tâaider Ă **trouver plus de clients** et dĂ©velopper ton activitĂ©.
đ Câest une **vraie opportunitĂ© dâaffaires**, pensĂ©e pour ceux qui veulent **vivre de lâentrepreneuriat**, mais ne savent pas par oĂč commencer⊠ou comment passer au niveau supĂ©rieur.
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#### **Ă QUI SâADRESSE LâAFTERWORK « Vivre de lâentrepreneuriat » ?**
Cet événement est pour toi si :
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Tu es **salarié et tu veux entreprendre sans peur.**
Tu veux la libertĂ© financiĂšre, le choix de ton lieu de travail, lâindĂ©pendance professionnelle et construire un projet qui a du sens.
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Tu es **freelance ou indépendant**, mais tu veux :
⹠sortir de la dépendance à tes clients,
âą arrĂȘter de vendre ton temps pour vivre,
⹠générer **des revenus passifs et stables**.
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Tu **nâas pas encore dâidĂ©e dâentreprise**, mais tu veux :
âą trouver lâinspiration,
âą comprendre les modĂšles qui fonctionnent,
⹠rejoindre un réseau dynamique.
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Tu as **déjà une activité**, mais :
⹠elle ne décolle pas,
⹠tu manques de réseau pour faire grandir ton business,
⹠tu veux enfin vivre de ton activité⊠réellement.
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đ En bref : lâĂ©vĂ©nement nâest **pas rĂ©servĂ© aux âexpertsâ ou âaux initiĂ©sâ**. Il sâadresse Ă **toutes les personnes ambitieuses qui veulent passer Ă lâaction et vivre de lâentrepreneuriat â maintenant.**
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#### đ **Comment va se dĂ©rouler lâĂ©vĂ©nement ?**
Cet Afterwork est avant tout un **événement de networking structuré**.
Pour en profiter pleinement, il est **essentiel dâarriver Ă lâheure**.
Pourquoi ? Parce que tout est pensé pour faciliter les connexions dÚs le début.
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đ **Accueil & Icebreaker**
On commence par un **temps dâaccueil convivial**, suivi dâun **icebreaker**.
Ce moment permet Ă chacun de se prĂ©senter, de briser la glace et de se sentir rapidement Ă lâaise.
Câest ce qui rend les Ă©changes ensuite **plus naturels, plus fluides et plus utiles**.
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đŻ **Introduction & prĂ©sentation de lâĂ©cosystĂšme**
Tu dĂ©couvriras **lâĂ©cosystĂšme Kovalys Connect**, un **accĂ©lĂ©rateur dâaffaires international** qui accompagne les personnes qui souhaitent Ă©voluer professionnellement et dĂ©velopper leurs revenus.
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Depuis **plus de 15 ans**, la mission est claire :
**encourager lâentrepreneuriat** et **donner les mĂȘmes chances de rĂ©ussite Ă tous**.
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La vision :
đ aider **plus de 1 000 personnes** Ă vivre de lâentrepreneuriat et Ă se construire un patrimoine durable.
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đ€ **Networking libre & Ă©changes business**
AprĂšs cela, place au **networking libre**. Câest le cĆur de lâĂ©vĂ©nement :
â rencontres
â discussions
â Ă©changes dâidĂ©es
â connexions professionnelles
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Câest ici que tu peux parler de ton projet, de ton activitĂ©, de tes objectifs, et rencontrer des personnes qui peuvent devenir :
**clients, partenaires, collaborateurs ou mentors**.
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đ **Ăventuels temps de formation**
Selon les Ă©ditions, certains Ă©vĂ©nements intĂšgrent aussi des **temps de formation ou de partage dâexpertise**, toujours en lien avec le thĂšme central : **vivre de lâentrepreneuriat**.
Les sujets peuvent varier :
âą vente & acquisition client
âą droit & crĂ©ation dâentreprise
âą investissement
âą structuration dâactivitĂ©
âą recrutement
⹠développement business
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Lâobjectif reste toujours le mĂȘme :
te donner **des outils concrets** pour structurer et faire évoluer ton activité.
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đ En rĂ©sumĂ© : un cadre convivial, des Ă©changes humains et un espace conçu pour **faire avancer concrĂštement ton projet entrepreneurial**.
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## Souhaites-tu ĂȘtre au courant de nos prochains ĂvĂšnements Business ?
Rejoins notre groupe WhatsApp privé.
WhatsApp : [https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkibNkGwfUGDqwgWctIIs8](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GkibNkGwfUGDqwgWctIIs8)
**Contact pour le networking**
EL-Shaddai NGEYITADILA : 06.19.70.77.84
Cosy Cave Conversations // 10Úme // Café philo in English
**Step into the laid-back charm of Cosy Cave Conversations**, a Parisian philosophy chat that's more relaxed than a cat in a sunbeam đ đ Gather with a bunch of easygoing souls, share thoughts on the good life and its mysteries, enjoy a beverage, and have a good laugh.
A few things to be aware of:
* **Please** **don't show up without a spot** (we aim to keep it cosy and we always have a waiting list these days â check if youâre on the list or the waiting list)
* If it's your first event, it's essential you **turn up early, or at the latest on time (<7pm)** so you understand how it works, what the topic is and don't interrupt the session
* The **session runs from 7pm to 8:30pm** where we focus on the discussion, but don't worry, you'll have a chance to socialise, introduce yourselves and continue the chat after the session.
**If youâre running late** (the curtains are closed), thatâs okay, but please wait to join us in the break rather than interrupting the session.
* Please read the **tips below** for a good session before coming along
**How does it work?** We embrace the cafĂ©-philo method â proposing intriguing topics on the night (up to 3), choosing one together, and diving into everything from consciousness, community, death and god, while managing to keep it light and easy đŠŠ
**Forget the stiff atmosphere**, we're all about small groups (\~10 people) and unpretentious chats with no homework required. No need for a philosophy degree, just bring your open mind and a dash of curiosity.
**Join us every Wednesday 19h-20h30 at Les Acolytes** â because pondering the profound is better with good company (and a pint). See you there! đ
A few tips for a great session:
* come with an **open and curious mind** đ§
* **prioritise listening to others and asking questions** without interrupting or long monologues đ
* we put a strong **emphasise on giving everyone a chance to contribute to the discussion**, so try and be aware of how much space and time you take up when speaking đ»ââïž
* we prioritise **intellectual accessibility**: this is not an academic group therefore we ask to keep any philosophy jargon to a minimum and instead explain any concepts in plain english đ€
* we are an **apolitical group** that focuses on discussing and exploring philosophical ideas without endorsing or aligning with any specific political or religous ideologies. Our aim is to encourage open, unbiased dialogue centered on philosophical inquiry within a safe and respectful environment đ„
Writing Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Ready-Set-Write! Paris Saturday morning - BohÚme Café Coworking
## Details
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: BohĂšme Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement.
When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 ⏠per hour, paid at the end).
***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.**
Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write.
***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat.
***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups.
You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi.
**AND FINALLY ...**
* Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person.
* Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.
* Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues.
***Stay tuned for location updates!***
Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time
Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: BohĂšme Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement.
When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 ⏠per hour, paid at the end).
***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.**
Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write.
***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat.
***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups.
You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi.
**AND FINALLY ...**
* Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person.
* Update your RSVP if you cannot make it.
* Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues.
***Stay tuned for location updates!***
[Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)
Atelier dâĂ©criture du dimanche
Un Ă©vĂ©nement pour se rencontrer entre femmes parisiennes qui Ă©crivent âïžâ©Faisons connaissance autour dâun thĂ© ou cafĂ© et parlons Ă©criture(s), lecture(s) et inspiration(s) ! âïž Et nâhĂ©sitez pas Ă prendre vos ordis (chargĂ©s) ou carnets : nous allons Ă©crire pendant une partie de lâaprĂšs-midi !
PLU Open Mic
Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU)
Every Thursday in English (other languages too â when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect.
Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp
Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic
Books & Coffee: Passion as a Choice
This book club event's theme is about art, writing, and one's passion to create!
It encompasses a lot of literature surrounding *Writing, Artistic Passion, and the cost of an artistic life.*
Many questions can be addressed, amongst them:
\- What is it to write\, to create?
\- Whether to make the choice to follow our passion and our calling\.
\- What would be the cost of such a choice?
\- How do artists navigate through life?
\- What does it mean to write?
This is a themed book club with no required reading! This topic is a wide topic and can include many books that relate to the theme, or explore ambition, creativity, purpose, or the tension between desire and duty, etc. Bring your favorite book(s) that feel close to the topic and discuss your reflections, favorite quotes, and engage in cozy conversations. (Youâre also welcome to bring a physical copy for our group book photo tradition.âšđđ)
If you would like to take reference, here are some suggested books that would fit within this topic:
â *Letters to a Young Poet* by Rainer Maria Rilke
â *A Room of Oneâs Own* by Virginia Woolf
â *Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man* by James Joyce
â *The Cost of Living* by Deborah Levy
â *Just Kids* by Patti Smith
â *The Writing Life* by Annie Dillard
â *On Writing* by Stephen King
â *Big Magic* by Elizabeth Gilbert
â *The Artistâs Way* by Julia Cameron
(And you can refer to many more!)
P.S. Iâll reach out before the event to confirm attendance. Please cancel in advance if plans change so I can adjust the reservation accordingly. Thank you\~
Book Club: My Husband's wife by Alice Feeney
Join us for our women's book club meet-up!
The meetup address to be announced.
Please note that as I'm going to be booking a table for dinner, the restaurant will be expecting that everyone orders something to eat.
\*You will need to confirm your attendance through WhatsApp prior to the event. I will reach out to you personally though messages to add you to the WhatsApp chat\*
Book details: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/231127462-my-husband-s-wife
Writing Events Near You
Connect with your local Writing community
Shut Up & Write!Âź East Side Columbus
Join us for an hour of writing! Weâve discovered that itâs strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if itâs true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, March 25 at Streetlight Guild.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
**SCHEDULE:**
6:45ish - Quick introductions
7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour
8:00 - The End
**OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
**BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild!
**WHAT SHOULD I BRING?**
Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you!
**OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:**
* **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space!
* **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels.
* **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay!
* **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.
Queer Quills
**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**
Shut Up & Write!Âź Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
âą What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! Weâve discovered that itâs strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if itâs true for you at noon on Sundays.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
12:00 - quick intros.
12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
âą What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Sunday!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
Weâll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for allâthe venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
Shut Up & Write!âą Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
âą What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! Weâve discovered that itâs strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if itâs true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (Iâll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
âą What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!























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